Investment Associate, LPO, New York (R0101)

Coller Capital is a leading global investor in the private equity secondaries market, with a reputation for innovation, excellence, and a long-term approach to investing. We help investors realize value and liquidity across the private equity landscape and work with some of the world’s most sophisticated institutions and investment professionals. Joining Coller means becoming part of a high-performance culture that encourages curiosity, rigor, and collaboration.

Role Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and analytical LPO Investment Associate to join our investment team to focus on LP-led investment opportunities. You will participate in the Coller LPO Associate Program, approximately 2.5 years in length, where successful candidates will contribute to all aspects of Equity LP portfolio secondary transactions with responsibility for initial quantitative and qualitative analysis of Equity-focused funds and LP portfolios.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct fund analysis on Equity-focused funds and LP portfolios
• Conduct in-depth financial modeling, valuation analysis, and due diligence on funds and underlying assets
• Research and track fund managers, market trends, and investment themes across asset classes and sectors
• Analyze large, complex datasets to evaluate portfolio performance and value
• Prepare investment memos and presentations for internal committees and external stakeholders
• Collaborate across internal teams including portfolio management, legal, and operations to support transaction execution and monitoring

Essential Experience & Skills

• 2–3 years of relevant experience in:
• Financial services (e.g., valuation, fund accounting advisory)
• Investment banking, private equity, or principal investing
• Fund-of-funds, pension fund, family office, or investment consulting
• Experience in private equity fund investing or secondaries is highly desirable
• Strong foundation in corporate finance, valuation, and financial modeling
• Excellent writing, analytical, and presentation skills
• Meticulous attention to detail with a demonstrated ability to manage complexity

Desirable Experience

• Good knowledge of private equity fund accounting and the secondary market
• Familiarity with private market data providers and platforms (e.g., Burgiss, Preqin, eFront)

Competencies & Attributes

• Strong desire to work with large datasets and complex information
• Ability to form clear views quickly, even with incomplete data
• Naturally meticulous and accuracy-oriented
• Intellectual curiosity across asset classes, geographies, and strategies
• Proactive, adaptable, and resourceful mindset
• Team-oriented with a strong work ethic and collaborative spirit

Why Join Us?

At Coller, we offer:

• The opportunity to work in one of the most innovative areas of private equity
• Exposure to complex global transactions
• A supportive, meritocratic, and intellectually rigorous environment
• The ability to grow professionally in a flat and entrepreneurial team culture

Benefits:

In addition to a competitive salary and bonus scheme, we offer private medical insurance and an attractive pension.

Please let us know if we can make any reasonable adjustments at interview in order to fully support and promote your talent.